Industrial Hygienist/Occupational Health Safety Spec (04516)

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Montana Department of Labor & Industry exists to promote and protect the well-being of Montana’s workers, employers and citizens, and to uphold their rights and responsibilities.



DLI CORE VALUES:

• 
  Customer Focus
  
• Individual Responsibility
• Individual Growth
• Ethics in the Workplace
• Continuous Improvement

Learn more about the department HERE !

JOB OVERVIEW:

Are you an industrial hygienist looking for a challenging position that will allow you to travel throughout Montana and visit various sectors of industry? If conducting workplace assessments to identify health and safety hazards to protect workers interests you, then consider joining the Safety and Health Bureau's Consultation Program as an Industrial Hygienist/Occupational Health & Safety Specialist.

As an Industrial Hygienist/Occupational Health & Safety Specialist you will:

• Conduct onsite workplace assessments.
• Conduct sampling to determine workplace exposures.
• Provide recommendations to control and eliminate safety and health hazards.
• Provide safety and health training.

Qualifications:


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have the following knowledge, skills or abilities:

Knowledge of :

• OSHA Standards and the Montana Safety Culture Act and have the ability to identify and evaluate workplace hazards in various sectors of industry.
• Air sampling instruments, direct reading equipment, interpretation of sampling data and principles in workplace controls.

Skills in :

• Computer applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, internet search engines, data entry, etc.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Ability to :

• Work independently and with a team.
• Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Coordinate weekly workload with the supervisor.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to travel throughout the state using a state issued vehicle. Must have a valid driver's license and meet the criteria of the State of Montana Vehicle Use Policy. Must be able to wear appropriate PPE determined by onsite visits (hard hat, respirator, hearing protection, etc.)

Occasional out of state travel for training and conferences. Overnight stays due to work related, long distance, in-state travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of one-year experience with industrial hygiene as the primary function.
• Knowledge/experience may also be obtained through a Master's degree in Industrial Hygiene or closely related field.
• Safety & Health Professional designations are preferred: ASP, CSP, CIH, etc.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

HOW TO APPLY:

You are REQUIRED to attach a cover letter and resume at the time of application.

In your cover letter please address the following question:

• How do your qualifications and experience directly correlate to the duties of this position and why would you be the best candidate for the job?

In your resume, include all work experience that would help you qualify for this position, including duties and dates of employment (month & year - start & end).

A complete state application is not required; however, you will need to initiate the application and attach the cover letter and resume to be considered for this position. Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being incomplete and will not be considered further.

Only electronic applications will be accepted. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an email with instructions on how to submit such documents.

If you need an accommodation with the application process please contact the HR office.

For a copy of the complete job description send your request to dliapps@mt.gov .

BENEFITS:
Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation package! Upon date of hire, employees working at least half-time for more than six months are eligible for state paid premiums toward employee “core” medical, dental, and basic life insurance coverage. Employees earn 15 working days of annual leave, 12 days of sick leave and 10-11 paid holidays each year. Membership in a Retirement System - vesting criteria applies. Flexible schedules may be considered. Learn more about them HERE !



Eligible Training Assignment:

53,641.00